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Barnett/Horton Gail Horton and Mitchell Barnett were married June 27, 2015, at Shadow Creek in Purcellville, Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Kathy James-Stebbins and Jim Stebbins and Gary and Cathy Horton. The groom is the son of Cindy and Bruce Barnett. The bride is a graduate of RHAM High School in Hebron, Connecticut and James Madison University, and she is employed by Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The groom is a graduate of Westhill High School and Virginia Tech. He is employed by Intel Corporation as an Enterprise Sales Engineer. The couple honey-mooned in Hawaii and they reside in Dulles, Virginia.

Caitlin Love and Greg Klossner were united in marriage on July 4, 2015, at St. James Catholic Church in Syracuse. Fr. Christopher Ballard officiated. Attendants were Rebecca Klossner, Greensboro, NC, sister of the groom and Jason Love, Syracuse, NY, brother of the bride. A reception followed at the Dinosaur-Bar-B-Que. Caitlin is the daughter of Scott and Judy Love of Jamesville. Greg is the son of Gary and Diane Klossner, also of Jamesville. Both Caitlin and Greg graduated from Jamesville-Dewitt High School. Greg continued his education at The University of Pennsylvania, while Caitlin studied at Nazareth College and McGill University. Greg and Caitlin now reside in Albany, Oregon, where Greg is employed as an electrical engineer and Caitlin works in behavioral health research.

AnnaKate Rawles, daughter of Scott and Genie Rawles of Loganville, Georgia, and Brian Trepanier, son of Dennis and Deborah Trepanier, were married on July 12, 2014 in Decatur, Georgia. The Rev. Eugene Lamb, grandfather of the bride, and Father Bruce Morrill officiated the marriage ceremony. The bride received her bachelor's degree from Converse College and her master's degree at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. She is a Methodist minister in New Orleans, Louisiana. The groom received his bachelor's degree from Boston College and a masters's degree at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He is now attending Tulane University Law School. The couple honeymooned in Amelia Island, Florida and Disney World. The couple resides in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Melody Domenica Scalfone was married to Christopher Martin Westfall on August 1, 2015, at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse, New York. Judge John Petosa officiated. The reception was held at Bellevue Country Club with music by Funkadelphia. Melody owns the law firm Scalfone Law PLLC, based Armory Square, Syracuse. Chris a real-estate broker for Cushman Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage, where he specializes in industrial-redevelopment projects. The couple will honeymoon in Antigua and live in Strathmore.

Rachel Beth Henderson, daughter of David and Pamela Henderson of Westvale, and Brian David Kelly, son of the late Richard Kelly, and Myron and Barbara Sharp of Chittenango, were married on November 22, 2014. The ceremony and reception were held at Justin's Tuscan Grill, with Major Charles Kelly, uncle of the groom, officiating. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her best friend, Maggie Lane of Syracuse, as Maid of Honor. The Co-Best Men were brother of the groom Michael Kelly, of Liverpool, and Michael Zielinski, best friend of the groom, of Harrodsburg, KY. The bride is a marketing manager for Dairy Farmers of America in East Syracuse, and the groom is an account executive for CXtec in North Syracuse. The couple honeymooned in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and reside on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse with their dog Tucker.

Helmer/Conway Maura Ann Helmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Helmer of Manlius, New York was married to John J. Conway IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Conway III, of Loudonville, New York on May 30, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville, New York. The Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle, Reverend Thomas J. Ryan, and Monsignor James A. McCloskey officiated. The reception was held at Onondaga Golf and Country Club in Fayetteville, New York. Maura graduated from Syracuse University with her bachelor's degree in 2010, and earned her master's degree in 2012 at SUNY University at Albany. Jack graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with his bachelor's degree in 1998. The couple honeymooned in Newport, Rhode Island and live in Newtonville, New York.

Caitlin Nichole Frizzell, daughter of Rev. Thomas Kendrick Frizzell, Jr. of Little Rock, AR and CAPT Connie Lynn Carlisle Frizzell of Clay, NY, and John Marshall Willis, son of Mr. Marshall Wayne Willis of Vero Beach, FL and Mrs. Anna Francis Willis, of Colquitt, GA, were married on July 21st, 2015.The ceremony was held in Orlando, FL at the Disney Wedding Pavilion with Brian Varela officiating. The reception was held in the Atlantic Dance Hall at the Disney Boardwalk Resort.Music was performed by a mixed choral group of professional singers under the direction of Paul Miller, all friends of the singers. Organ pieces were performed by Bill Wells. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Olivia Frizzell as maid of honor and Kathleen White and Catie Carlson as bridesmaids. Ally Roland was the flower girl. The best man was Robert Slaubaugh, and groomsmen were Christopher Willis and Matthew Willis, brothers of the groom. James J. Carlson acted the head usher, with Isaiah Roland and Benjamin Roland serving as junior ushers. The bride’s dress was designed and handmade by Bluethread Bridal in Boston, MA. Bridesmaids dresses were designed by Bill Levkoff.The bride is a Vocal Performance graduate of Florida State University and received her Master’s of Performance in Vocal Performance from the Royal College of Music in London, England. She will be joining the Palm Beach Opera for their 2016 season, is a member of the critically acclaimed choir Polyphony, under the direction of Stephen Layton, and continues to sing with the internationally acclaimed ensemble, Anúna, under the direction of Michael McGlynn, the groups's founder, composer and producer.The groom is a public educator in the Marin County Public School System. He is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Hidden Oaks Middle School. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Florida State University.After a cruise in the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Stuart, FL.

Thomas and Suzanne Nelson of Minoa announce the marriage of their son, Dr. Andrew Nelson, to Kristen Rajczak, daughter of Michael and Susan Rajczak of Williamsville, N.Y. The couple was married May 23, 2015, at Kloc's Grove in West Seneca, N.Y. Kristen wore her mother's wedding dress and carried a prayer book that has been in her family for two generations. The bride's attendants included maid-of-honor Norelle Merlo and bridesmaids Chelsey Nagle and Erica Rajczak, the bride's sister-in-law. The groom's attendants included his brother and best man Bejamin Nelson, the bride's brother Matthew Rajczak, and Shannon Sweeney. The couple's 4-month-old niece, Charlotte Rajczak, served as flower girl. Andrew holds a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and a Ph.D. in Educational and Counseling Psychology from SUNY Buffalo. He will begin a post-doctoral position as a psychologist at The Summit Center in Getzville, N.Y., in August. Kristen earned her bachelor's degree in English at Gannon University in Erie, P.A., and a master's in journalism from Newhouse. She works as a children's book editor at Gareth Stevens Publishing in Buffalo, N.Y. The couple honeymooned in London, UK. Andrew and Kristen live in Amherst, N.Y.

Cara DelVecchio, daughter of Leonard and Christine DelVecchio, and Daniel Sizing, son of Bruce and Joyce Sizing, were married on November 22, 2014 at St. Patrick's Church. Fr. Kevin P. Maloney officiated the marriage ceremony. Matron of honor was Nicole Michaud, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jacqueline Beville, sister of the groom, Mary Beth Sizing, Dana Sizing, Lindsey Cole, Jacqueline McGovern, Theresa Waldron and Ashley Masucci. Maya Michaud, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. Best man was Gerry Ashe. Groomsmen were Bryan and David Sizing, brothers of the groom, Peter DelVecchio, brother of the bride, Stephen Beville, Kevin Michaud, Francis D'Agata, Timothy Mahar and Vincenzo Alcaras. A reception was held at the OnCenter. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica.

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